Leah Cohen Chatinover - West Hartford, CT
Attorney at StangerLaw LLC
Corporate governance Lawyers in West Hartford, CT
433 South Main Street Suite 101 West Hartford, CT 06110
West Hartford Corporate governance Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Corporate governance
- Tax Exemption
- Mergers
- Federal and state taxation
- Directors and officers liability and fiduciary obligations
- Non Profit
Attorney Information
Overview
Leah provides general counsel services to tax-exempt organizations of all types, including health care, social services, educational, cultural, religious and community organizations, corporate, family and community foundations, trade associations and other tax exempt entities. She advises tax exempt organizations in the areas of corporate governance, obtaining and maintaining tax exemption, mergers and other affiliations, federal and state taxation, and directors and officers liability and fiduciary obligations. She speaks regularly to professional and industry groups and volunteer boards of directors about issues facing non profit organizations. Leah previously served as the Assistant Director of the Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center, in West Hartford, CT.
Leah is also experienced advising business clients regarding formation, operation and closing down businesses. She has assisted clients with the ongoing operation of their businesses by developing business forms, consulting, intellectual property and non-compete agreements, obtaining financing and handling key employee matters. Leah is committed to serving as “outsourced general counsel” and trusted advisor to businesses and consultants.
Education
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Legal Education
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Yale Law School,
New Haven,
Connecticut, 1984
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
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Yale Law School,
New Haven,
Connecticut, 1984
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Non Legal Education
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Barnard College,
New York,
New York, 1979
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
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Barnard College,
New York,
New York, 1979
Past Positions
- Reid and Riege, PC, Senior Attorney, 2000 - 2010
- Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center, Assistant Director, 1996 - 2000
Classes and Seminars
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Guest Lecturer - Legal Issues for Nonprofits , University of Connecticut, Bay Bath College
- Chair & Presenter, Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford/Commission on Jewish Education and Leadership, Leadership & Governance Institute
Pro Bono Activities
- Assistant Director of the Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center, in West Hartford, CT
- United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, Community Investment Volunteer
Published Works
Articles
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E-Mail Voting: A Trap for the Unwary, Connecticut Lawyer, May/June, 2010
Bar Admissions
- Connecticut, 1985
- Massachusetts, 2012
- New York, 2013
Other Affiliations
- Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford (Chair, Legal and Tax Panel)
- Connecticut Bar Association
- American Bar Association, Committee on Nonprofit Organizations
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Contact
433 South Main Street
Suite 101
West Hartford, CT 06110
Phone: 860-561-0651
Fax: (860) 561-0646
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.stangerlaw.com/
Hours: 8:00am – 7:30pm Monday – Friday
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